WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-11-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 11, 2018

The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced new actions to increase the availability and awareness of problem gambling services, which includes the opening of 2 new Problem Gambling Resource Centers which will serve as central hubs for the public to access prevention, treatment and recovery support services.  New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’ stoll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or at oasas.ny.gov/gambling.

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Julianne Carbone and Sharon McDowell of Oneonta each pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person in Otsego County court.  The 2 are accused of taking inappropriate pictures of Springbrook residents & putting them on Social media Platforms.    Each will 6 months in jail plus 5 years’ probation, upon release they will not be allowed to work with incompetent or disabled people.

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Governor Cuomo today announced more than 520 new jobs will be created through the latest round of Recharge NY power allocations. Recharge NY supports new and existing partnerships with qualifying businesses and non-profit organizations with low-cost New York Power Authority power in exchange for commitments to retain or create jobs statewide.  Locally, in the Southern Tier, 60 jobs will be retained & 46 new ones will be created.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old DeannaO’Connor of the Village of Walton, for 1 count of Grand Larceny.  O’Connor allegedly withheld property or payment for that property to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, following a reported burglary in Walton and a subsequent insurance claim.  O’Connor was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Village of Walton Court at a later date. 

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The Next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held today at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge. The race Committee meeting will begin at 6:30 PM, the General Meeting will be at 7:30 PM.

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State DEC officers arrested 3 people on 146 counts in connection with the illegal shooting of 8 deer in the town of Milford last month.  Charged were 20 year old Wayne Shutters of the Town of Maryland, 19 year old Joziah Underwood of Schenevus,and a 16-year-old youth, of the town Maryland,

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Oneonta City Firefighters responded to a blaze at 14 Church Street at about 6:00 PM last night.  Damage was contained to the 2nd floor & attic, 1 resident escaped without injury, & no firefighters were injured.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28 year old Justin Ziemba of Gilboa for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle,unlawful fleeing of a police officer, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving following a vehicle pursuit in the Town of Roxbury.  Ziemba was observed driving in a reckless manner at a speed of 91 mph, Ziemba lost control of his vehicle and collided with an earth embankment.  Ziemba was arraigned in the Town of Stamford Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 secured bond.  He is scheduled to reappear at the Town of Roxbury Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies 29 year old arrested Brett Trombley on 17 counts of Criminal Contempt.  Trombley allegedly attempted to contact a protected party of an order of protection by phone 17 times over the course of one week while being held in the County Jail; he will appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date. 

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The Oneonta Department of Public Service will be replacing a water main valve today, on Upper Clinton Street from Monroe Avenue to the dead end.  Residents will experience a water outage during work.  Water will be shutdown after 9am and expected to be down for a few hours.  For additional questions, please call the Department of Public Service at (607) 432-2100

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The American Red Cross is holding a Blood drive today in Oneonta.  The Oneonta Blood Drive will be from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Elks Club 84 Chestnut Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-10-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 10, 2018

Firefighters from a dozen area companies responded to a blaze on Porter Hollow Road in Port Crane at about 8:00 PM Sunday. Firefighters were on the scene for about 4 ½ hours, No injuries were reported , and the unidentified family of 4 were left homeless.

Sheriff Cutting reports on December 6th, 2018 the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested an inmate for assaulting a Corrections Officer. Members of the Detectives Division arrested Michael J. Perry, age 42 who was incarcerated on a separate charge. It is alleged that Perry assaulted a Corrections Officer in an attempt to get to another inmate within the facility. Perry was processed for Assault in the Second Degree and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court. He was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.

Firefighters from Franklin, Oneonta, West Oneonta, Otego, Sidney, SIdney Center, Treadwell & Wells Bridge responded early this morning to a fire at 161 HODGE ROAD in the town of Franklin. The fire was called in at about 12:10 AM; The home was destroyed in the blaze, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

SFCU announced that James Reynolds will replace Jim Doig as the President & CEO of SFCU shortly, both talked to WCDO News about the change in leadership:

(Reynolds/ Doig 12-10-18)

Doig announced his retirement recently after serving for 22 years as the President & CEO of SFCU.

Lee Smith and Harold Baines have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Today’s Game Era Committee, it was announced today on MLB Network. The Today’s Game Era Committee considered a ballot of six former players, 3 former managers and 1 former executive whose contributions to the game were most significant from 1988 through the present. The Today’s Game Era Committee held meetings today in Las Vegas, site of Baseball’s Winter Meetings. Smith and Baines will be joined in the Hall of Fame Class of 2019 by any electees who emerge from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voting, which will be announced on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Retiring State Senator John Bonacic announced that he will be closing his Delhi Office on Friday December 21st. anyone needing to contact Senator Bonacic can call the Middletown Office at 845-344-3311 until the end of the year. Bonacic decided to retire this year after serving for decades in both the State Assembly & State Senate.

State Police arrested 30 year old Dustin Freeman of Morris after he allegedly threatened a victim with a knife and sexually assaulted the victim in the New Berlin area. Freeman was charged with 1st degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act and Unlawful Imprisonment, after Troopers located Freeman in the city of Rome, where he fled on foot. He was taken into custody & was transported to Norwich where he was processed and later arraigned in the town of Norwich Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail. An order of protection was also issued by the judge to the victim. The investigation is still on-going.

A Town of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment. Deputies arrested 61 year old Larry Conant after an incident that occurred on a Norwich Central School bus in the town of Guilford. Conant, was a school bus aid, he allegedly used unnecessary force on a 7 year old child. Conant was released on an appearance ticket for a later date.

A Town of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Contempt. Deputies arrested 20 year old Jeremy Thomas After responding to a complaint at a business in the Town of Norwich it was found that Thomas violated an order of protection. Thomas was processed and released on an appearance ticket. Thomas is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

The American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive in Sidney today from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 pm, at the A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS

Luis Rojas will join the New York Mets Major League coaching staff for the 2019 season, filling the new position of Quality Control Coach. Rojas served as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies manager for two seasons, The Mets have yet to name a replacement for Rojas in Binghamton. The Rumble Ponies will start their 2019 home schedule at NYSEG Stadium on April 11, 2019 against the Erie Sea Wolves.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-7-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 7, 2018

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-7-18

State police are asking for the public’s help in locating 39 year old James Sitts of Oneonta, who is wanted in connection with a grand larceny investigation. Sitts is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 165 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and a beard, he has several distinctive tattoos on his neck and right arm, his last known address was in the Lantern Hill Trailer Park in Oneonta. Anyone with information is asked to call state police at (607) 561-7400.

Federal law Enforcement officials arrested 41 year old Justin Hobbie of Springfield, on child pornography charges. Hobbie was working as a physical education teacher & was formerly a girls’ soccer coach in the Cooperstown School District. District officials alerted parents of the arrest this morning, they did not believe that any incident involving a Cooperstown Student occurred, the investigation is continuing.

60 year old Lynn Beilby of South New Berlin has been charged with animal abuse, for allegedly torturing an animal and failing to provide sustenance to an animal. Beilby is scheduled to appear in the Town of Morris Court on January 14th to answer to the charges.

The Delaware County Historical Association will host its inaugural Christmas Fair on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event is free & open to the public, more information is available at 746-3849 or e-mail dcha@delhi.net

The Village of Franklin will hold their annual Christmas celebration tomorrow. Events will include a Library Book Sale, Grandma’s Pantry will be open from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Methodist Church, and the annual Holiday Market will run from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Fire House, pictures with Santa Claus will begin at 6:00 PM, also at the Fire House.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announces a variety of events to be held Saturday. The highlight will be a parade starting at 5:00 PM, there will also be a library open house from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and carolers, and after the parade be sure to go to the Episcopal Church (with red doors) for your photos with Santa.

State Police arrested 37 year old Michael Collins of Butternuts, for Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Criminal Mischief, after Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Wilbur Hill Road in the town of Butternuts for a domestic dispute. After an investigation, troopers determined that Collins and a victim were involved in an argument that turned physical, where Collins is accused of choking, taking a phone away when the victim attempted to call for help and not allowing the victim to leave. Collins was arraigned in the town of Butternuts Court where he was released on his own recognizance. The judge issued an order of protection to the victim.

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and they are hosting 3 blood drives today. In Oneonta, a blood drive is being held at SUNY Oneonta from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, one is being held in Cooperstown from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center, & another is being held in Morris from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Zion Episcopal Church on Main Street. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS

The Unadilla Rotary Club & the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the Annual Santa Saturday in Unadilla, with Events being held at the Bauer Community Center at 246 Main Street, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Santa will arrive by Fire Truck at 3:00 pm. The parade will form at 2:30 on Sperry Street, off Clifton Street and proceed down Main Street to the Community Center. The Unadilla Rotary Club will have their annual basket raffle fundraiser with ticket winners announced. The Unadilla Public Library will be showing Classic Christmas Movies.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Road is participating in the 2018 Delaware County Toys for Tots campaign and passengers can ride the Silver Sleigh on Sunday, in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy that will be delivered to a Delaware County child in time for Christmas! For departure times and more information visit durr.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-6-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 6, 2018

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 50 year old James Smoot of Harmony North Carolina, as part of the investigation into the theft of firearms in the Town of Middlefield. Smoot was charged with Grand Larceny, & weapons charges following a larceny investigation of multiple firearms in the Town of Middlefield, Smoot was arraigned in Town of Middlefield Court, he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $3,000 cash bail or $6,000 bond and is scheduled to reappear in Middlefield Court on a later date.
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State Police arrested 58 year old Susanna Zock of Laurens for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after Troopers responded to a complaint of an erratic driver traveling at 10 to 15 miles an hour in a 55 mile an hour zone on State highway 205 in the town of Laurens. Troopers located the vehicle and observed Zock swerving all over the road, she was arrested and released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Laurens Court on December 20th.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host an inaugural Energy Infrastructure Summit on January 31, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, NY. Details on how to register for Summit will be available mid-December and sent to all our members.
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State Police arrested 41 year old Brian Larson of Masonville for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, after Troopers observed the vehicle Larson was operating with an equipment violation on State Route 7 in Bainbridge. Larson was arrested then arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court pending future court action.
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The 10th Annual Holidays in the Hamlet will be held in Sidney Center this Saturday, starting with a holiday parade beginning at 5:15. Mike Sellitti of the Sidney Center Improvement Group explains:

(Mike Sellitti 12-6-18)

Sellitti said that Admission is free with a canned good donation for the Food Bank.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Ronald Wright of Unadilla for DWI with BAC of .17%. A trooper observed a male urinating at the gate to Wadler Brothers on State Highway 28 in the town of Middletown. After an investigation, the trooper determined that Wright was impaired and unable to operate a vehicle safely. He was subsequently arrested and later released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Middletown court on December 18th.
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Smacked! Heroin Addiction & Recovery in Rural America, a locally-produced documentary, will be screened today, at FoxCare Center in Oneonta, from 5:00 TO 8:00 pm. Fox Spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 12-6-18)

Smacked! will be followed by a panel discussion with director Jessica Vecchione and members of Otsego County’s addiction treatment community. Light refreshments will be served. More information is available at 431-5692.
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Chenango Arts Council will have Violinist Eileen Ivers performing at the Martin W. Kappel Theater this evening. Council CEO Alecia O’Neill comments:

(Alecia O’Neill 12-6-18)

Tickets are available at the box office, at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.
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Governor Cuomo today announced $15 million has been awarded to 32 high-need school districts to increase access to high-quality pre-kindergarten for over 2,000 three- and four-year-old children across New York. This funding will support the expansion of pre-kindergarten to high-need or underserved districts as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to promote early education and improve the academic future for all students.
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State Police arrested 43 year old Jason Rude of Oneonta for Grand Larceny, following a complaint that Rude allegedly took a victim’s vehicle without permission then sold the vehicle to Otsego Auto Crushers. Rude was arraigned in the town of Middlefield Court where he was released on his own recognizance.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-5-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 6, 2018

The Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that a Grand Jury has handed down a 14 count indictment against 2 Deposit residents on a variety of drug charges. Johanna DeGraw & Marlon Graham were arrested Friday, police seized Heroin, Methamphetamines and Fentanyl following a raid on Wheeler Street in Deposit. Both are being held in the Broome County Jail awaiting future court action.
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New York Farm Bureau members along with the Food Bank Association of New York State announced this morning that farmers from across the state donated 10,628,208 million pounds of fresh food and farm products this year through the month of November. That is 1.6 million pounds more of food compared to this time last year, and it translates to almost nine million meals
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The Oneonta Common Council passed the resolution at Tuesday Night’s meeting, renaming the City’s Airport as the “Albert S. Nader Municipal Airport”. Sam Nader served as Mayor of Oneonta in the 60’s & was the driving force at having the Airport established over 50 years ago. The Common Council also passed the next fiscal year’s budget at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigation Division arrested 32 year-old Andrew Baker and 26-year-old Terry Linen Jr. for possessing contraband while incarcerated in the Delaware County Correctional Facility. It is alleged that Baker possessed tobacco while in custody, and was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband, Linen was found to be in possession of a disposable lighter which he had hidden inside his person. Linen was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband. Both Linen and Baker will appear in the Town of Delhi Court to answer these charges.
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NY State of Health announced in the first 4 weeks of the 2019 open enrollment period, enrollment is outpacing last year, with more than 930,000 consumers enrolled or renewed coverage in a Qualified Health Plan or the Essential Plan for 2019. Consumers must enroll or renew by December 15, for coverage beginning January 1, 2019. More information on enrollment eligibility or to enroll in a health plan is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, at 1-855-355-5777, or by contacting an enrollment assistor.
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The City of Oneonta and the Otsego County Conservation Association will be co-sponsoring a talk on the emerald ash borer on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30pm at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, 189 Main Street, Suite 500. The insect attacks and kills all species of ash trees, Its presence in Otsego County was confirmed in 2014 in Unadilla. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact OCCA at (607) 282-4087.

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Governor Cuomo announced more than $9 million in federal funding has been secured to expand opioid addiction treatment services across the state. This funding includes $5.7 million to expand access to medication assisted treatment, $2.1 million to develop new recovery centers in areas of high need, and over $1.3 million for specialized treatment and recovery programs. These initiatives are being funded through the State Opioid Response Grant, which is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. New Yorkers struggling with an addiction can find help by calling 1-877-8-HOPENY.
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During the Holiday Season, The Amount of Scams Reported to Police agencies increases, Sidney Village Police Chief Jan Gorshack comments:

(Jan Gorshack 12-4-18)

Gorshack said that he believes that the scammers are preying on people this time of year is based on the idea that people want to be more trusting during the Holiday season.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-4-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 4, 2018

Rochester Police announced that 14 year old Joanna Coates of Rochester, who was the subject of an Amber Alert late last night, was found alive & safe in New York City earlier this afternoon, 41 year old Robert Gonzalez of Rochester was taken into custody, he is expected to be returned to Rochester to face a variety of charges. Coates will be returned to her family following a medical examination at a New York City Hospital.
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Governor Cuomo announced the extension of the state’s Real Property Tax Law exemption on farm buildings, which will provide continued tax relief for New York farmers and growers. The Law exempts agricultural producers from paying real property tax on buildings that are essential to the production of agricultural or horticultural products, such as temporary greenhouses, dairy barns and exercise arenas for horse-boarding operations. The Tax Law exemption was extended for the next 10 years and applies to newly constructed and re-constructed agricultural buildings through January 1, 2029.
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More than 1,000 officers & state leaders were in Schenectady Monday to honor Trooper Jeremy VanNostrand, who died last week when his personal vehicle was rear-eneded & pushed into oncoming traffic, right in front of the Fonda State Police barracks as VanNostrand was reporting for work. VanNostrand was a 6-year state police veteran. He leaves behind his wife and 6-year-old daughter. State Police Superintendent George Beach stated that this was the 4th trooper that died this year, 2 from 9/11 illnesses, and 2 in the line of duty.
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The State Department of Taxation and Finance shared 5 ways for taxpayers to protect their private information online. They advise that when accessing your financial accounts online, look for https in the website address to verify that it’s a secure address, Use strong passwords with uppercase and lowercase letters, number & symbols when creating a password, Never access your personal accounts on a public Wi-Fi network, always check your monthly statements to spot suspicious activity & review your credit report at least once a year.
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The Sidney American Legion will host their Annual Children’s Christmas Party again this year, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 12-4-18)

The event will run from 12:00 Noon until 1:30 PM at the American legion on the 15th, at 22 Union Street in Sidney.
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Governor Cuomo announced that he will deliver his 3rd inaugural address on January 1, 2019 on Ellis Island, the historic gateway for over 12 million immigrants coming to the United States. Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as the largest and most active immigration station in the nation.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-4-18
The Rochester City Police Department has activated the State AMBER Alert following child abduction in Rochester Saturday Night. The CHILD is 14 year old JOANNA COATES, described as a White female with brown hair and green eyes, about 5 feet 4 inches and 100 pounds; she was last seen wearing TIMBERLAND BOOTS, BLUE NIKE SHIRT, and BLACK LEGGINGS. The SUSPECT is 41 year old ROBERT GONZALEZ, described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, 6 feet tall and he weighs about 185 pounds, he was last seen traveling southeast possibly heading for NEW YORK CITY. THE CHILD WAS TAKEN UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LEAD POLICE TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF SERIOUS HARM AND OR DEATH. Anyone with any information is asked to call (866) N Y S-AMBER or dial 911 to provide information to law enforcement.
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State Police arrested 35 year old Jessica Bird of Hancock for DWI, Refusing to submit to a breath test & several other traffic tickets. Troopers were assisting with another case when they heard a loud crash on West Main Street in the village of Hancock, they immediately responded and located Bird in a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole, she was released on appearance tickets returnable to the village of Hancock Court on December 12th.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Dylan Debrock of Walton, Friday, on 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following the report of a Domestic Incident. It is alleged that Debrock knowingly acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of a child less than the age of 17. He was arraigned at the Town of Colchester Court, he was remanded to the Delaware county Correctional Facility on $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond, and He was scheduled to appear before the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-3-18

by wcdonews Posted on December 3, 2018

The Broome County Special investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at 62 1/2 Wheeler Street in Deposit Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM, they seized Heroin, Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, with a net worth well over one million dollars, plus $24,000 in cash & Property. Arrested were Johanna DeGraw of Deposit & Marlon Graham of Deposit, on a variety of drug charges, both were arraigned Friday night & were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail pending future court action.
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“Smacked! Heroin Addiction & Recovery in Rural America” will be screened on this Thursday at FoxCare Center, Spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:

(Gabrielle Argo 12-3-18)

Argo said that the film will be followed by a panel discussion with director Jessica Vecchione, law enforcement officials and members of Otsego County’s addiction treatment community. Light refreshments will be served. More information is available at 431-5692.
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2 area mayors will be the featured speakers at “Monday Night At Bohemian Moon” in Norwich. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade & Greene Mayor Phillip Brown will discuss their roles as village mayors, the event begins at 6:30 PM tonight, and more information is available at 334-9480.
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State Police arrested 56 year old Stephen Christoffersen of Port Crane for felony DWI, after a trooper was dispatched to a 1 car rollover on County Route 32 in the town of Greene. When the trooper arrived, he located the vehicle on its side, Christoffersen was not injured, and He was arrested and arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where he was released on his own recognizance.
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The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service is repairing a water main break at 42 River Street between Ann Street and West Ann Street today. Residents on Ann Street, West Ann, and Meckley Avenue will be without water for a portion of the project. Parking on the street will not be permitted, and the street will be closed to traffic for the duration of work. A detour route along Mitchell, Huntington, and Burnside has been established, however those affected may wish to seek alternate routes. More information is available at 432-2100
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State Police arrested 27 year Sabrina Gray of New Berlin for felony of Aggravated DWI after a trooper was dispatched to State Highway 12 in the town of Norwich to check on a female who appeared to be sleeping in her parked vehicle. The trooper observed the vehicle running with Gray in the driver’ seat and a 5-year-old child in the passenger’s seat. Gray was arrested & the child was turned over to a family member. Gray was arraigned in the town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 property bond.
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the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Friday Eat & Meet breakfast for membership this Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Delaware & Ulster Railroad in Arkville. Members are reminded to register at delawarecounty.org to register. Railroad General Manager Wes Coates will talk about the role the railroad has to the local economy as well as plans for 2018, a short train ride may also be scheduled, weather permitting.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage & they will hold 2 area blood drives today. A Blood Drive in Oneonta will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Hillside Commons, at 150 Blodgett Drive, a blood drive in Gilbertsville will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Christ Episcopal Church, on Marion Avenue. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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State Police at Troop C are warning residents of a phone scam where the caller claims to be with NYSEG. Troopers recently have received several complaints from businesses where scammers threaten to cut service unless it’s immediately paid using a prepaid debit card. The scam also provides a call back number with a recorded greeting similar to that of NYSEG. Troopers warn residents never to trust anyone who calls you and asks you to make a payment using a prepaid card. If you have any questions about your NYSEG bill, call them directly.
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The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the down ramp between the upper & middle levels of the municipal parking garage starting today. Work is expected to take about 1 week to complete, the Lower & Middle levels will remain open during the project, all of the other downtown parking lots will be open as usual.
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State Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Prosser of Norwich, for Unlawful Imprisonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Investigators learned that a child disclosed to another party that Prosser held the victim down in a chair and allegedly looked down the victim’s shirt in the summer, he is a registered Level 3 sex offender, and he was arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. He is set to appear in the town of Norwich Court on December 6th. The judge also issued an order of protection to the victim.
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State Police arrested 61 year old Gregory Brown of Greene for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle Brown was operating on County Route 26 in the town of Afton. Brown was observed crossing the double yellow line, he arrested and later released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Afton Court December 17.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-30-18

by wcdonews Posted on November 30, 2018

Sidney town officials announced that there will be a public open house at the new Town Facilities at 44 Grand Street in the village of Sidney this Saturday, Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford explains:

(Gene Pigford 11-30-18)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, all are welcome to attend.
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State Senator Fred Akshar has posted a survey on his website to get constituents opinions on prospective legislation by State Senator Kevin Parker of Brooklyn, which would allow for background checks of the social media accounts for those seeking to purchase weapons:

(Fred Akshar 11-30-18)

The survey will be up until about December 14th, and the results will be tabulated & announced shortly after.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 31 year old Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester for 3rd degree Grand larceny. Shulgay is accused of stealing about $11,000 dollars from a Worcester family while working as a home aide. Shulgay was arraigned in Worcester Town Court & was released in his her recognizance pending future court action.
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Officials with Dick’s Sporting Goods Open announced today that Keith Urban will be the concert perfromer on August 16th in Endicott. Tickets for that show will be available December 14th through Ticketmaster.com.
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The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & Gallery Presents “The Christmas Spectacular” Saturday, featuring the Sidney Community Band performing seasonal music, the Out of the Woodwork Players performing the skit, and an appearance by Santa Claus. The show is a benefit for the Bainbridge and Sidney Food Pantries, starting at 2:00 PM with Free Admission, but food or cash donations will be accepted for the pantries.
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The Village of Afton has scheduled their Christmas parade & festivities for tomorrow. Due to the current Bridge Construction, a New Parade Line up Location has been announced, on Court Street by the Afton Central School Athletic Fields, and the parking lot behind the Afton bus garage. The parade will go along State Route 41 & go along Main Street, participants are asked to arrive no later than 4:15pm. Also, live music is scheduled from Frankie Cepero starting at 4:00 pm in front of the NBT Bank, there will be refreshments provided by the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce in the VFW.
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Oxford Village Mayor Terry Stark will officiate their annual holiday spectacular this Sunday at 5:00 PM. There will be local entertainment, a visit by Santa Claus & the official tree lighting ceremony. More information is available at oxfordny.com.
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State Police arrested 26 year old Jordan Dilello of Oneonta for DWI after a trooper was dispatched to a 1 car accident on Winney Hill Road in the town of Oneonta. The trooper observed a vehicle partially in a ditch and partially blocking part of the travel lane, Dilello & 21 of his 2 passengers were taken to Fox Hospital, he was released & was arrested & was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta Court on December 4th.
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State Police arrested 43 year old Darcy Rogers of Greene for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .23%. Troopers observed Rogers operating her vehicle in the village of Greene, a traffic stop was initiated and she was arrested. Rogers was released on appearance tickets returnable to the village of Greene Court on December 11th.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has added more events to go along with the annual Holly Jolly Days Parade & Celebration later today. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-30-18)

There be many specials sales at downtown Sidney Merchants today & The Sidney Super 8 will distribute donated winter clothes for children at VEP after the parade.
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The Toys for Tots Train is scheduled to arrive in Bainbridge Saturday at at 11:45 at the Walnut Street Crossing, spokesman Roger Barnhart explains:

(Roger Barnhart 11-30-18)

The Toys for Tots Train will move on to Oneonta where it is scheduled to stop at the Gas Avenue crossing at about 1:45 PM Saturday.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give blood today in Cooperstown, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers’ Association is hosting its 8th Annual Craft Fair, in the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Many local artists and crafters will be featured, along with crafts for kids, a pancake breakfast, and a Chinese Auction, with proceeds benefiting the Student Council’s Angel Fund which provides holiday food baskets for local families in need. Admission is free.
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